ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday took note of the police action against MQM-P protesters and sought a report from the authorities concerned.
A day earlier, one person had lost his life while several members of the MQM-P, including women, were injured following lathi-charge and tear-gas by Karachi police during a sit-in outside CM House.
Taking to Twitter, PM Imran said, "I have taken note of the violence used by Sindh Police against the peaceful protest of MQM against the LG Act of Sindh, and sought a report from the Ministry of Interior, Sindh CS and Sindh IG. "
I have taken note of the violence used by Sindh police against MQM's peaceful protest against Sindh's LG law, & have called for a report from Interior Ministry, Sindh CS & Sindh IG. Will take necessary action against those responsible after receiving these reports.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) January 27, 2022
The Prime Minister said that after receiving the inquiry report, he would take necessary action against those responsible.
Sindh CM assures MQM-P of investigation
Earlier today, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah called up MQM-P leader Syed Aminul Haque and assured a probe into tomorrow's incident.
During the phone conversation, CM Shah said that strict action will be taken against those found guilty in the investigation.
Expressing grief over the incident, CM Murad said that such incidents should not happen under any circumstances.
The Chief Minister said that political differences should be resolved through dialogue and political means.
Both the leaders agreed that the incident should not be given a caste color. The Chief Minister said that the cause of death would be ascertained after the post-mortem of the dead body.